What is the cheapest way to get from Coventry to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Coventry to Cardiff is to bus via Newhall St which costs £10 - £40 and takes 6h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Coventry to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Coventry to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £27 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Coventry and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Coventry to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Belgrade Theatre and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Coventry and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Coventry to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Coventry and arriving at Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Coventry to Cardiff?

The distance between Coventry and Cardiff is 127 miles. The road distance is 115.2 miles.

How do I travel from Coventry to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Coventry to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £27 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Coventry to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Coventry to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coventry to Cardiff bus from?

Coventry to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express Coventry, depart from Belgrade Theatre station.

Where do I catch the Coventry to Cardiff train from?

Coventry to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Coventry to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Coventry to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £27 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £50 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Coventry to Cardiff bus arrive?

Coventry to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express Coventry, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Coventry to Cardiff train arrive?

Coventry to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Coventry to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Coventry to Cardiff is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Coventry to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Coventry to Cardiff?

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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Coventry to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Coventry to Cardiff by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 5m
£27–95
Bus via Newhall St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Belgrade Theatre to Dale Housebus X1
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Kingsway GDbus Uk077 / ...
6h 18m
£11–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Belgrade Theatre to Birmingham Coach Stationbus X1
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
4h 55m
£16–49
Drive 114.5 mi
1. Drive from Coventry to Cardiffcar 114.5 mi
2h 18m
£28–41

Coventry to Cardiff by train

102Weekly Trains

3h 5mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Coventry to Cardiff.

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Distance: 126.3 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Coventry, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £22–85 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Belgrade Theatre to Sophia Gardens via Birmingham Coach Station in around 4h 55m.

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